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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,031.80, 663,047.70 and 146,543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,031.80, 663,047.70 and 146,543.80 is: 219,815.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,031.80 : 663,047.70 = 146,543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,031.80/663,047.70 = 146,543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,031.80x = 663,047.70 × 146,543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,031.80x = 97,165,529,539.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,165,529,539.26/442,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,815.70

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